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Ann Arbor is expecting progress towards its sustainability goals in 2026. Advancement on the voter-approved Sustainable Energy Utility will continue, and with the 2030 deadline rapidly approaching, more work is to be done to move ahead with the goals and aspirations of the city’s A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality plan. On the first "Issues of the Environment" of 2026, WEMU's David Fair explores the environmental year ahead with Ann Arbor’s Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults.
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The Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest is coming to the Michigan Firehouse Museum on January 17. The event provides a sampling of high-end whiskeys and bourbon from both local and national distilleries, as well as great food and live music. Lee Van Roth gives a preview of the 2026 Bourbon Fest with the event's organizer, Paul Starr. -
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission Tuesday night completed the latest and likely final draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
A police standoff in Ypsilanti ended late Monday with the suspect taken safely into custody. There have since been questions raised by members of the community about the level of police response to the crisis. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports. -
Michigan’s Republican Senate Minority Leader is asking for an investigation into the state’s Child Development and Care Program. Colin Jackson has more. -
Michigan’s combined jobless rate for October and November is 5%, which is a slight drop from September. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
The Ann Arbor Fire Department saw its busiest year ever in 2025, responding to nearly 13,500 calls for service. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story. -
The Michigan State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
A man armed with a sword has been taken into custody following a standoff with police in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor has the story. -
The Saline City Council will decide next week if it wants to go through with the purchase of the historic Davenport - Curtiss House. But some members still need a few answers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Ann Arbor State Senator Jeff Irwin is hoping to soon see a committee vote on an insurance reform bill he introduced. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments next month on a procedural question involving Enbridge's Line 5. The court could decide if state or federal courts will decide whether Enbridge Energy can continue to operate the controversial oil and natural gas liquids pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. We have more from Rick Pluta. -
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is trying to carve a path down the middle in his independent campaign for governor. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s amid heavy criticism from Democrats.
